DISEASE AND BIOSECURITY
Format: Lecture and PowerPoint Presentation
Description: The significance of an Avian Influenza (AI) outbreak has never been greater for NC producers and potentially the world. What factors are affecting AI viruses to make them a greater threat will be addressed. Recognition, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of AI will be discussed.
Time: 40 minutes
Equipment: Digital projector and screen
Audience: Poultry growers, extension agents, poultry service specialists
Contact: Dr. Donna K. Carver, 919-515-5526
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Title: Avian Influenza (AI) in the Gamebird Industry
Format: Slides or PowerPoint
Description: This presentation is actually two presentations. One describes the effects of AI on the gamebird industry. It discusses the nature of the AI virus, how it is transmitted, and the outcome of AI in birds. The second part describes the history of AI, what the virus looks like, and how it can be transmitted.
Time: 1 hour
Equipment: Slide projector or Proxima
Audience: Upland wild gamebird producers, Agricultural Extension Agents
Contact: Dr. Jesse Grimes, 919-515-5406
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Format: Lecture and PowerPoint Presentation
Description: The basic concepts of biosecurity as it relates to poultry production will be covered in this lecture-based presentation. Specific topics will include the identification and control of vectors that harbor and transmit infectious agents (viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi), best management practices, insect and rodent controls, water quality, and practical biosecurity measures to reduce the risk of transmitting infectious agents.
Time: 30 to 60 minutes depending on the needs of the audience
Audience: County and area agents and poultry integrators
Contact: Dr. Brian W. Sheldon, 919-515-5407
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Title: Campylobacter Species – What We Know and What We Need to Know
Format: Lecture and PowerPoint Presentation
Description: Recent studies have shown where Campylobacter species can generally be found along the continuum of poultry production. We know which species of Campylobacter reside in which birds and we know which species are resistant to certain antimicrobials. This presentation addresses these issues as well as why Campylobacter is an issue for the poultry industry and what additional information is needed to scientifically address these issues.
Time: 40 minutes
Equipment: Digital projector and screen
Audience: Poultry growers, extension agents, poultry service specialists
Contact: Dr. Donna K. Carver, 919-515-5526
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Title: Cleaning and Sanitation
Format: Lecture and PowerPoint Presentation
Description: The lecture information will cover the principles of cleaning and sanitizing on the farm as well as in the processing plant. The learning objectives would include recognizing the difference between cleaning and sanitizing, identifying the processes that can be used to clean and sanitize equipment and utensils, understanding the basic steps involved in manual and mechanical cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and utensils, understanding the factors that affect cleaning efficiency, and understanding the applications of different cleaners and sanitizers.
Time: 60 or more minutes depending on the needs of the audience
Audience: County and area agents, poultry integrators and processors
Contact: Dr. Brian W. Sheldon, 919-515-5407
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Title: Exotic Newcastle Disease
Format: Lecture and PowerPoint Presentation
Description: In light of a major outbreak of Exotic Newcastle Disease (END) in the US in recent years, this presentation addresses the recognition, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of END. Particular emphasis is given to prevention and the risk factors associated with introduction of END into North Carolina.
Time: 40 minutes
Equipment: Digital projector and screen
Audience: Poultry growers, extension agents, poultry service specialists
Contact: Dr. Donna K. Carver, 919-515-5526
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Title: Spongiform Encephalopathies
Format: Lecture and PowerPoint Presentation
Description: Though Spongiform Encephalopathies (SE) have never been identified in birds, these diseases affect the poultry industry indirectly. Understanding these diseases and the risk factors associated with them can facilitate better decision making related to poultry nutrition and world markets.
Time: 40 minutes
Equipment: Digital projector and screen
Audience: Poultry growers, extension agents, poultry service specialists
Contact: Dr. Donna K. Carver, 919-515-5526
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Title: Sustainable Coccidia Control in Broiler Production
Format: Lecture and PowerPoint Presentation
Description: Coccidia are still one of the most endemic enteric parasites in the broiler industry worldwide. Its control and treatment cost to the poultry industry millions of dollars every year. More sustainable and less expensive control methods are available. This presentation will review the status of practical control programs for an integral control of coccidia infection. The audience will learn some tools of assessment to evaluate current practices and determine future strategies of control. Practical demonstrations could be done during the workshop.
Time: 50 minute presentation or a workshop for up to 2 hours.
Audience: Extension agents, live production managers, complex managers, poultry veterinarians and nutritionists.
Equipment: Digital projector and screen.
Contact: Dr. Edgar O. Oviedo, 919-515-5391
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Title: Using Epidemiologic Principles to Get the Most from Diagnostic Tests
Format: Lecture and PowerPoint Presentation
Description: Interpretation of diagnostic tests requires knowledge of the limitations of the tests used. These limitations coupled with the objective of performing the test, determine which test should be used and when. This presentation addresses how and when to use diagnostic tests and how interpretation can aid in proper decision making.
Time: 40 minutes
Equipment: Digital projector and screen
Audience: Poultry growers, extension agents, poultry service specialists
Contact: Dr. Donna K. Carver, 919-515-5526
